In a study released last month by the
Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University and the
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), a survey of Maryland's 15 military installations in Maryland revealed that Fort Detrick continues to be a major economic engine for the State of Maryland and Frederick County.
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| Source: RESI |
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Maryland Military Installation Economic Impact Study measured the economic impacts on the state's economy based on base-specific payroll, procurement, visitor and other spending during FY 2012 and compared it to FY 2008. Overall, the study found that 15% of the state's total output can be attributed to all 15 military installations. Out of the $51.8 billion in total output for Maryland's military installations,
Fort Detrick contributed $7.0 billion or 13.5%, the 3rd highest in the state.
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| Sources: RESI, IMPLAN |
In FY 2012, Fort Detrick supported a total of 7,566 direct workers (not including 15,844 contractors) which produced an induced economic employment of 13,371 jobs as a result of incomes spent and respent on a variety of items in the broader economy. The total employment impact for Fort Detrick was 36,782 jobs in FY 2012 for an increase of 174.6% over FY 2008.
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| Source: RESI |
The study also measured military installation visitor spending. With 311,721 total visitors, Fort Detrick had the highest amount of in-state visitor spending among the military installations in Maryland ($44,576,103). Abderdeen Proving Grounds ranked #2 at $43,431,531.
Fort Detrick procured 409% more in total in-state purchases compared to FY 2008 with the highest spending amount in category of contracts.
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| Sources: DBED, Fort Detrick |
To view the entire study, please click
here.
